Toronto fans know that they’re in trouble during the 2019 offseason. Their team has reached cap hell, they’ve got a ton of RFAs/UFAs, and very little to work with. Considering the 22-year-old’s performance, and the myriad of high paying contracts being signed, he’ll want a big payout. Something that the Maple Leafs look like they’ll be unlikely to do.
Why the Hurricanes, you might ask? For starters, the team ended the 2019 playoffs in the Eastern Conference Finals in their first appearance since 2009. They’ve proven themselves to be a winning team. A developing star like Marner could find such a team attractive.